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Utah Athletics Announces Crimson Carpet Awards Nominees
4/18/2023 10:56 AM | Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track & Field, Skiing, Beach Volleyball, Women's Swimming & Diving, Lacrosse
Wednesday’s student-athlete awards celebration will reveal 2022-23 winners
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah's student-athletes will hold their annual awards show, the Crimson Carpet Awards, on Wednesday, April 19, at the Julie M. and David S. Layton Field Club in the Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Today, the full list of nominees for each award was announced.
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The Crimson Carpet Awards bring all student-athletes together for an evening to celebrate academic success, athletic talent, community service and leadership. Teams put forth their nominees for many of the awards while coaches made the nominations for the senior awards. Student-athletes vote on the winners.
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The full list of nominees can be found below:
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WELLNESS ADVOCATE AWARD – Presented to the student-athlete who has demonstrated a commitment to personal wellness and shown courage in advocating for mental health awareness among student-athletes.
Nominees: Kenzel Lawler (Football), Dominic Mata (Lacrosse), Hannah Truax (Swimming & Diving), Jaedyn Rucker (Gymnastics)
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SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE AWARD -- Presented to the student-athlete who is committed to creating and maintaining actionable change in the athletics department, at the University of Utah and within the Salt Lake City community surrounding social justice issues.
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Nominees: Hannah Truax (Swimming & Diving), Maya LeBar (Track & Field)
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JAMES R. "BUD" JACK TEAM COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – This award honors the legacy left behind by Bud and Ila Jack, who dedicated 40 years of their lives to the University of Utah. Bud served in many capacities including 17 years as the Athletics Director and Assistant Vice President for Athletic Development. Bud was also an instrumental part of starting women's scholarship athletics at Utah nearly 40 years ago. Presented to the team that has gone the extra mile to give back to Salt Lake City. Not only does it have a powerful reflection of who this team is, but also reflects what it means to be a caring student athlete at Utah.
Nominees: One selection to be announced on Wednesday
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ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARDS -- Presented to the individual who excelled in his/her first season of competition at the collegiate level by demonstrating dedication, ability and spirit.
Nominees:
WOMEN
Makenna Smith (Gymnastics), Lani White (Women's Basketball), Kathryn Grant (Diving), Erin Palmer (Swimming), Karlie Davison (Softball), Erin Vringer (Cross-Country), Brooklyn Blaylock (Soccer), KJ Burgess (Volleyball), Harley Daniel (Track & Field), Celine Mayer (Skiing), Marcela Lopez (Women's Tennis)
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MEN
Lander Barton (Football), Nikko DiPonio (Lacrosse), Cameron Gurney (Baseball), Elias Petersen (Dive), Tom Mancini (Ski), Evan VanBrocklin (Swimming), Berk Bugarikj (Tennis), Keba Keita (Basketball), Tanner Telford (Golf)
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SENIOR AWARDS
DR. BURTIS EVANS SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD – Burtis and Jan Evans showed equal devotion to the University. Dr. Evans served as team physician for Ute Athletic teams for 37 years. This award annually recognizes a male student-athlete who has made significant achievements in the classroom, as well as in his sport.
Nominees: One selection to be announced on Wednesday
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FERN GARDNER SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD – Fern Gardner, former Utah women's basketball coach, women's AD and longtime senior athletics administrator, was one of the most prominent female leaders in the history of collegiate athletics and was ranked among Sports Illustrated's list of Utah's 50 greatest sports figures. This award annually recognizes a female student-athlete who has made significant achievements in the classroom, as well as in her sport.
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Nominees: One selection to be announced on Wednesday
OCCIE EVANS LEADERSHIP AWARD – Occie Evans was selected as one of the top 50 Utah athletes of the Century by Sports Illustrated and was elected to the Utah Sports Hall of Fame before he passed away in 1996. He played freshman football and basketball at the University of Utah before leaving to play professional baseball. This award is presented annually to the outstanding senior female athlete in a team sport. The award is based upon qualities of athletic ability, leadership and scholastic achievement, and was established by Evans and the Utah Athletics Department in 1978. (This award is nominated and selected by the Athletics Department Senior Staff)
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Nominees: Madelyn Robinson (Volleyball), Courtney Brown (Soccer), Ellessa Bonstrom (Softball)
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JOHN CRAWFORD COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – John Crawford devoted much of his life to Utah Athletics. He started the formalized Crimson Club and was a favorite in the Athletic Department. This award recognizes a student-athlete who has performed a significant amount of community or university service during his/her years at Utah.
Nominees: One selection to be announced on Wednesday
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UTE PROUD MOST INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS – Presented annually to the senior male and female student-athletes who exemplify what it means to be a Ute by displaying a positive attitude, dedication, and pride in representing their school and team, while inspiring others to do the same.
Nominees:
WOMEN
Megan Yett (Volleyball), Katie Parker (Skiing), Jillian Hoffman (Gymnastics), Summer Stanfield (Swim), Haley Denning (Softball), Maya LeBar (Track), Haley Farrar (Soccer)
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Tomas Birkner (Skiing), Branden Wilson (Lacrosse), Devin Kaufusi (Football), Zac McCleve (Baseball), Eli Ballstaedt (Men's Basketball), JP Hynes (Swim)
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DR. CHRIS HILL LEADERSHIP AWARDS – Dr. Chris Hill retired as one of the longest tenured Division 1 Athletic Directors for the same school. Over 31 years, he navigated Utah Athletics into the Pac-12 and left a lasting legacy. This award recognizes the male and female student-athletes who best exemplify leadership for their team, the athletics department, the campus and surrounding communities. During their time as a student-athlete at the University of Utah, they have gone beyond the call of duty, showing what it means to be a leader.
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Nominees:
WOMEN
Katie Vesterstein (Skiing), Abby Brenner (Gymnastics), Kayla Miller (Swim), Jordyn Gasper (Softball), Haley Farrar (Soccer), Rachel Whipple (Track & Field), Madelyn Robinson (Volleyball)
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MEN
Dominic Mata (Lacrosse), Parker McOmber (Men's Swimming & Diving), Davis Cop (Baseball), R.J. Hubert (Football), Noel Keeffe (Skiing), Jaxon Brenchley (Men's Basketball)
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MOST OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARDS – Presented to the senior student-athletes who have been exceptional in the athletic arena during their careers at Utah. These nominees have all received numerous individual awards, as well as all-conference, All-America and Pac-12 honors. They have helped lead their teams through the challenges of intercollegiate athletics through their individual dedication and distinction.
Nominees:
WOMEN
Novie McCabe (Skiing), Ellessa Bonstrom (Softball), Cristal Isa (Gymnastics), Holly Waxman (Diving), Madelyn Robinson (Volleyball), Emily Venters (Cross-Country)
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Samuel Cambere (Lacrosse), Dalton Kincaid (Football), Andrei Ungur (Men's Swimming & Diving), Samuel Hendry (Skiing), Branden Carlson (Men's Basketball)
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FINAL AWARDS
PLAY OF THE YEAR AWARD – Presented for the moment that illustrates the most extraordinary athletic accomplishment during the 2022-23 school year.
Nominees:
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARDS – Presented to the male and female student-athletes who consistently performed at a high level throughout the 2022-2023 season; raising the bar for all other competitors in their sport.
Nominees:
WOMEN
Novie McCabe (Skiing), Alissa Pili (Basketball), Maile O'Keefe (Gymnastics), Summer Stanfield (Swimming), Holly Waxman (Diving), Mariah Lopez (Softball), Dee Denis (Track), Maryn Granger (Soccer), Anastasia Goncharova (Tennis), Emily Venters (Cross-Country/Track & Field), Madelyn Robinson (Volleyball)
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MEN
Andrei Ungur (Swimming & Diving), Tyler Bradbury (Lacrosse), Dalton Kincaid (Football), TJ Clarkson (Baseball), Samuel Hendry (Skiing), Geronimo Espin Busleiman (Tennis), Branden Carlson (Basketball), Javier Barcos (Golf)
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MOST INSPIRATIONAL TEAM AWARD – Presented to the team that inspired all student-athletes at the University of Utah with its performances for the entire 2022-2023 season.
NOMINEES:
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The Crimson Carpet Awards bring all student-athletes together for an evening to celebrate academic success, athletic talent, community service and leadership. Teams put forth their nominees for many of the awards while coaches made the nominations for the senior awards. Student-athletes vote on the winners.
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The full list of nominees can be found below:
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WELLNESS ADVOCATE AWARD – Presented to the student-athlete who has demonstrated a commitment to personal wellness and shown courage in advocating for mental health awareness among student-athletes.
Nominees: Kenzel Lawler (Football), Dominic Mata (Lacrosse), Hannah Truax (Swimming & Diving), Jaedyn Rucker (Gymnastics)
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SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE AWARD -- Presented to the student-athlete who is committed to creating and maintaining actionable change in the athletics department, at the University of Utah and within the Salt Lake City community surrounding social justice issues.
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Nominees: Hannah Truax (Swimming & Diving), Maya LeBar (Track & Field)
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JAMES R. "BUD" JACK TEAM COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – This award honors the legacy left behind by Bud and Ila Jack, who dedicated 40 years of their lives to the University of Utah. Bud served in many capacities including 17 years as the Athletics Director and Assistant Vice President for Athletic Development. Bud was also an instrumental part of starting women's scholarship athletics at Utah nearly 40 years ago. Presented to the team that has gone the extra mile to give back to Salt Lake City. Not only does it have a powerful reflection of who this team is, but also reflects what it means to be a caring student athlete at Utah.
Nominees: One selection to be announced on Wednesday
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ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARDS -- Presented to the individual who excelled in his/her first season of competition at the collegiate level by demonstrating dedication, ability and spirit.
Nominees:
WOMEN
Makenna Smith (Gymnastics), Lani White (Women's Basketball), Kathryn Grant (Diving), Erin Palmer (Swimming), Karlie Davison (Softball), Erin Vringer (Cross-Country), Brooklyn Blaylock (Soccer), KJ Burgess (Volleyball), Harley Daniel (Track & Field), Celine Mayer (Skiing), Marcela Lopez (Women's Tennis)
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MEN
Lander Barton (Football), Nikko DiPonio (Lacrosse), Cameron Gurney (Baseball), Elias Petersen (Dive), Tom Mancini (Ski), Evan VanBrocklin (Swimming), Berk Bugarikj (Tennis), Keba Keita (Basketball), Tanner Telford (Golf)
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SENIOR AWARDS
DR. BURTIS EVANS SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD – Burtis and Jan Evans showed equal devotion to the University. Dr. Evans served as team physician for Ute Athletic teams for 37 years. This award annually recognizes a male student-athlete who has made significant achievements in the classroom, as well as in his sport.
Nominees: One selection to be announced on Wednesday
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FERN GARDNER SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD – Fern Gardner, former Utah women's basketball coach, women's AD and longtime senior athletics administrator, was one of the most prominent female leaders in the history of collegiate athletics and was ranked among Sports Illustrated's list of Utah's 50 greatest sports figures. This award annually recognizes a female student-athlete who has made significant achievements in the classroom, as well as in her sport.
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Nominees: One selection to be announced on Wednesday
OCCIE EVANS LEADERSHIP AWARD – Occie Evans was selected as one of the top 50 Utah athletes of the Century by Sports Illustrated and was elected to the Utah Sports Hall of Fame before he passed away in 1996. He played freshman football and basketball at the University of Utah before leaving to play professional baseball. This award is presented annually to the outstanding senior female athlete in a team sport. The award is based upon qualities of athletic ability, leadership and scholastic achievement, and was established by Evans and the Utah Athletics Department in 1978. (This award is nominated and selected by the Athletics Department Senior Staff)
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Nominees: Madelyn Robinson (Volleyball), Courtney Brown (Soccer), Ellessa Bonstrom (Softball)
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JOHN CRAWFORD COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – John Crawford devoted much of his life to Utah Athletics. He started the formalized Crimson Club and was a favorite in the Athletic Department. This award recognizes a student-athlete who has performed a significant amount of community or university service during his/her years at Utah.
Nominees: One selection to be announced on Wednesday
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UTE PROUD MOST INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS – Presented annually to the senior male and female student-athletes who exemplify what it means to be a Ute by displaying a positive attitude, dedication, and pride in representing their school and team, while inspiring others to do the same.
Nominees:
WOMEN
Megan Yett (Volleyball), Katie Parker (Skiing), Jillian Hoffman (Gymnastics), Summer Stanfield (Swim), Haley Denning (Softball), Maya LeBar (Track), Haley Farrar (Soccer)
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MEN
Tomas Birkner (Skiing), Branden Wilson (Lacrosse), Devin Kaufusi (Football), Zac McCleve (Baseball), Eli Ballstaedt (Men's Basketball), JP Hynes (Swim)
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DR. CHRIS HILL LEADERSHIP AWARDS – Dr. Chris Hill retired as one of the longest tenured Division 1 Athletic Directors for the same school. Over 31 years, he navigated Utah Athletics into the Pac-12 and left a lasting legacy. This award recognizes the male and female student-athletes who best exemplify leadership for their team, the athletics department, the campus and surrounding communities. During their time as a student-athlete at the University of Utah, they have gone beyond the call of duty, showing what it means to be a leader.
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Nominees:
WOMEN
Katie Vesterstein (Skiing), Abby Brenner (Gymnastics), Kayla Miller (Swim), Jordyn Gasper (Softball), Haley Farrar (Soccer), Rachel Whipple (Track & Field), Madelyn Robinson (Volleyball)
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MEN
Dominic Mata (Lacrosse), Parker McOmber (Men's Swimming & Diving), Davis Cop (Baseball), R.J. Hubert (Football), Noel Keeffe (Skiing), Jaxon Brenchley (Men's Basketball)
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MOST OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARDS – Presented to the senior student-athletes who have been exceptional in the athletic arena during their careers at Utah. These nominees have all received numerous individual awards, as well as all-conference, All-America and Pac-12 honors. They have helped lead their teams through the challenges of intercollegiate athletics through their individual dedication and distinction.
Nominees:
WOMEN
Novie McCabe (Skiing), Ellessa Bonstrom (Softball), Cristal Isa (Gymnastics), Holly Waxman (Diving), Madelyn Robinson (Volleyball), Emily Venters (Cross-Country)
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MEN
Samuel Cambere (Lacrosse), Dalton Kincaid (Football), Andrei Ungur (Men's Swimming & Diving), Samuel Hendry (Skiing), Branden Carlson (Men's Basketball)
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FINAL AWARDS
PLAY OF THE YEAR AWARD – Presented for the moment that illustrates the most extraordinary athletic accomplishment during the 2022-23 school year.
Nominees:
- Women's Basketball (Alissa Pili's drive for game-winning shot with 0.8 seconds to beat UCLA)
- Football (Cameron Rising's QB keeper for 2-point conversion to beat USC)
- Lacrosse (Josh Rose's leaping behind-the-back goal against Marquette in 18-16 win, which has 103,000 views on Inside Lacrosse's Instagram page)
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARDS – Presented to the male and female student-athletes who consistently performed at a high level throughout the 2022-2023 season; raising the bar for all other competitors in their sport.
Nominees:
WOMEN
Novie McCabe (Skiing), Alissa Pili (Basketball), Maile O'Keefe (Gymnastics), Summer Stanfield (Swimming), Holly Waxman (Diving), Mariah Lopez (Softball), Dee Denis (Track), Maryn Granger (Soccer), Anastasia Goncharova (Tennis), Emily Venters (Cross-Country/Track & Field), Madelyn Robinson (Volleyball)
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MEN
Andrei Ungur (Swimming & Diving), Tyler Bradbury (Lacrosse), Dalton Kincaid (Football), TJ Clarkson (Baseball), Samuel Hendry (Skiing), Geronimo Espin Busleiman (Tennis), Branden Carlson (Basketball), Javier Barcos (Golf)
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MOST INSPIRATIONAL TEAM AWARD – Presented to the team that inspired all student-athletes at the University of Utah with its performances for the entire 2022-2023 season.
NOMINEES:
- Gymnastics
- Football
- Women's Basketball
- Cross-Country
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Players Mentioned
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/ Men's Basketball
/ Men's Golf
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/ Football
Alpine
/ Skiing
Midfielder
/ Soccer
UTIL
/ Softball
A
/ Lacrosse
G
/ Men's Basketball
/ Gymnastics
Midfielder
/ Soccer
/ Men's Tennis
MB
/ Volleyball
D
/ Lacrosse
C
/ Men's Basketball
OF/LHP
/ Baseball
Hurdles
/ Track & Field
INF
/ Softball
Hurdles
/ Track & Field
UTIL
/ Softball
D
/ Lacrosse
/ Men's Tennis
Midfielder
/ Soccer
OF
/ Softball
/ Women's Tennis
Defender
/ Soccer
Diving
/ Women's Swimming & Diving
C
/ Baseball
Nordic
/ Skiing
/ Gymnastics
S
/ Football
Back/Sprint Free
/ Men's Swimming & Diving
/ Gymnastics
DT
/ Football
Nordic
/ Skiing
C
/ Men's Basketball
TE
/ Football
CB
/ Football
Sprints
/ Track & Field
/ Women's Tennis
P
/ Softball
Nordic
/ Skiing
D
/ Lacrosse
Nordic
/ Skiing
Nordic
/ Skiing
RHP
/ Baseball
Back
/ Men's Swimming & Diving
Sprint Free/Breast
/ Women's Swimming & Diving
/ Gymnastics
Sprint Free/Breast
/ Women's Swimming & Diving
Alpine
/ Skiing
Diving
/ Men's Swimming & Diving
F
/ Women's Basketball
QB
/ Football
OH
/ Volleyball
/ Gymnastics
/ Gymnastics
IM/Freestyle
/ Women's Swimming & Diving
/ Men's Golf
Diving
/ Women's Swimming & Diving
Back/Sprint
/ Men's Swimming & Diving
Free/Fly/IM
/ Men's Swimming & Diving
Distance
/ Track & Field
Alpine
/ Skiing
Distance
/ Track & Field
Diving
/ Women's Swimming & Diving
Hurdles
/ Track & Field
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/ Women's Basketball
M
/ Lacrosse
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